About the Mazda MX-5
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2005 Mazda MX-5 is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $38,930 for the Base variant and topping out at $49,550 for the SE Leather.
There are 5 variants of the MX-5 available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2005.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (118kW/188Nm), 1.8L multi-point injection (107kW/168Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (121kW/206Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2005 MX-5 was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2005 Mazda MX-5 Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $38,930 |
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $38,930 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $38,930 |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $38,930 |
Leather
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,620 |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,620 |
SE
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $43,690 |
SE Leather
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $44,650 |
SV
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $45,620 |
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2005 Mazda MX-5 Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mazda MX-5
The most fuel efficient Mazda MX-5 is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
Mazda MX-5 | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.5 L/100km |
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.8 L/100km |
1.8L, 4-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | - |
2005 Mazda MX-5 Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mazda MX-5?
The Mazda MX-5 offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Mazda MX-5 FAQs
The cheapest Mazda MX-5 is the Base that starts from $38,930.
The most expensive Mazda MX-5 is the SE Leather that starts from $49,550.
The best towing capacity of a Mazda MX-5 is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Leather, SE, SE Leather and SV.
The largest Mazda MX-5 is the Base which measures 1720mm wide, 3995mm in length and sits 1245mm tall.
The most powerful Mazda MX-5 is the SE which has 121kW of power from its 1.8L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Mazda MX-5 is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mazda MX-5 is the SE which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Mazda MX-5 uses premium unleaded.